UN International Women’s Day 2024: Investing in Women, Accelerating Progress
“Invest in Women: Accelerate Progress”
On March 08, 2024, ICERT joined the global community in observing UN International Women’s Day—a day dedicated to celebrating women’s achievements and accelerating action for gender equality.
In partnership with Emmanuel Alayande University of Education (EAUED), Oyo, Nigeria, ICERT convened an International Seminar under the global theme “Invest in Women: Accelerate Progress,” bringing together over 450 participants from 40+ countries to strategize on gender-inclusive sustainable development.
Highlights:
Global Participation:
- 453 registered participants from Africa, Asia, Europe, North America, and Oceania
- Strong representation from Nigeria, India, Philippines, Malaysia, Pakistan, Ethiopia, and across Europe
Distinguished Speakers & Leaders:
Role | Name | Affiliation |
Chief Guest | Prof. Olanrewaju A. Olaniyan | Vice Chancellor, Emmanuel Alayande University of Education, Oyo, Nigeria |
Chief Patron | Dr. Mahashevtia | Officiating Principal, Gaur Brahman College of Education, Rohtak, India |
Guest of Honor | Dr. Swarna | Executive Director, Publication Division, ICERT; I.N.M. PG College, Meerut |
Seminar Patron | Dr. Grace Oluremilekun Akanbi | Senior Lecturer, Emmanuel Alayande University of Education, Oyo, Nigeria |
Keynote Speaker | Prof. Dr. Evone Botros | Executive Director, Membership Division, ICERT |
Keynote Speaker | Dr. Dilpreet Kaur | Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar, India |
Keynote Speaker | Dr. Manisha D. Bhagoji | Executive Director, Professional Development Division, ICERT, USA |
Moderator | Ms. Harsha Sharma | Research Scholar, Panjab University, Chandigarh, India |
Key Highlights:
- “Global Women Icon Award 2024” declared, honoring outstanding contributions to women’s empowerment
- 5 keynote lectures exploring inclusive investing, motherhood and professional identity, leadership, and accelerating progress
- Q/A session engaging global participants in dialogue on actionable strategies for gender equality
Core Message: “Investing in women is the most effective strategy for sustainable development. On this International Women’s Day, we celebrate women leaders, amplify their voices, and commit to building a world where every woman and girl can thrive.”
Watch the Seminar: YouTube Link
Read Full Summary: UN International Womens Day 2024
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